Obituaries

Sep 15, 2024

Kenneth R. Wright, age 84 of Burtonsville, Maryland passed from this life on September 15, 2024. He was born March 10, 1940 to Russell and Bonnie Wright in Olney,  Maryland. In May 1959, Kenneth wed Sandra SeVille Seibel, a fellow Burtonsville native. They celebrated 65 years of marriage this past spring. They were blessed with two children, John and...

Sep 12, 2024

Beloved Doris May Gaddi, 96, of Silver Spring, Md., peacefully passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1928 in Washington, D.C. and lived the majority of her adult life in Montgomery County, Md.

Doris served many years as a typist for the government within the Immigration industry and various other part-time...

Sep 12, 2024

Jose Antonio Blanco, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024 at age 96.  Born on August 6, 1928 in Cuba.  Jose lived a full and vibrant life defined by hard work and love.

Jose is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 64 years, Josefa Estilita Blanco, his two daughters, Isabel...

Sep 7, 2024

Betty Jane Greenwald Knecht, 96, went to her eternal rest on September 7, 2024 at her home, Laurel Haven, in Laurel, Maryland. Born March 1, 1928 in Elizabeth, NJ, Betty Jane knew the Lord Jesus from an early age.  Daughter of Thomas Gilmore Greenwald and Emily Greenwald Byers, and sister of Sally Greenwald, she grew up in Union, NJ. ...

Sep 3, 2024

James T. Reilly passed away on September 3, 2024. James was a retired Colonel in the United States Army. He was the devoted son of the late William F. Reilly Sr. and the late Loretta Reilly (nee Dougherty);  beloved brother of the late William F. Reilly Jr. and his wife Mary, dear uncle of William F. Reilly III, and...

Sep 1, 2024

Paul Franklin Katzenberger, 79, passed away on September 1, 2024. Born on January 20, 1945, to the late Elmer and Thelma Katzenberger, he was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.

Paul was an avid sports enthusiast, especially for Baltimore sports teams; he was an old Colt’s fan, a die-hard Ravens fan and also loved baseball and his...

Aug 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son Brian Anders Markley.  Brian passed away peacefully on Friday August 30,2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Brian was known for his quick wit and infectious sense of humor. He could always be counted on to make everyone in...

Aug 29, 2024

Francis Edwin Gallagher, 62, of Littlestown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on the evening of August 29th, 2024 alongside his two daughters. He was born during a blizzard on March 7th, 1962 to Edward Gallagher and Marilyn Fields in Washington D.C. Frank worked diligently in the seal-coating and striping business throughout the majority his life. He enjoyed classic cars and...

Aug 25, 2024

John Thompson Potts, Jr., 86, of Laurel, MD, passed away, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease, on August 25, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life.

John is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Olek Potts; his children: Vicki Medvick (John), Traci Beck (Skip Mason), David Potts (Kass) and daughter-in-law Janeen Potts; his step children: Andrew Olek...

Aug 21, 2024

Steve G. Ryu, age 64, of Laurel, Maryland passed away on August 21st, 2024.

He was born on December 15th, 1959 to Byung-Kwon Ryu and Han-Joo Seo in Seoul, South Korea.

Steve was a member of the Church of Philippi.

He retired from the Department of Defense as a civilian employee. He enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2024

This obituary was lovingly written and submitted by the family of Karen Lloyd.

It is with our deepest of sympathies we announce the passing of Karen Lynn Lloyd, age 61, on August 21, 2024.

Karen was born December 8, 1962, daughter of (mother) Peggy (Hollar Holohan) Kascsak, Richard Kascsak, and (father) Michael Holohan. She also...

Aug 20, 2024

On August 20, 2024, William Jefferson Dudley " Jeff " went home to be with his parents Roy Lee Dudley Sr., and Fay Lee Dudley. He also will be joining his late siblings, Donna Marie Dudley, John Paul Dudley Sr., Thomas Nelson Dudley and Wallace Kenny Dudley. He is survived by his older siblings Roy Lee Dudley Jr. and...

Aug 19, 2024

Grace Muzette Dunaway Sunrise Sunset May 7, 1925 – Aug 19, 2024

Muzette Dunaway transitioned from this life on August 19, 2024 at the age of 99. She was born on May 7, 1925 to Frank Albert Ray and Electa McClain Ray in Roundaway, MS. Muzette was preceded by her brothers Jim, Charles, Elmer and Sam. She...

Aug 12, 2024

"Sue," “Susie,” Della Marie (Mahan) Crockett of Laurel, Maryland, died Monday, August 12, 2024, following a hospitalization for post-obstructive pneumonia. She was born on January 22, 1943. Sue spent her childhood and most of her adult life in Laurel. She was 81 years old.

Sue was predeceased by her sisters Judy Madison (1940–2017), Frances Fischer Bean (1925–1997),...

Aug 12, 2024

Claudette J. Katko, age 88, passed away in Laurel, MD on 12 August 2024.

Born on December 20th, 1935 in Manchester, NH, daughter of Guy Caron and Claire Bouchard. She lived in Manchester, NH and moved later in life to Ocala, FL. She worked for a local newspaper as a layout artist and as an elderly care...

Aug 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Timothy Ross of Ellicott City, Maryland, who passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 51. Tim was born on November 20, 1972, in Alexandria, Virginia, and was raised in his beloved Maryland City. He moved overseas with his family and lived in Jordan from 1984-1987...

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Dennis Shaffer, of Jessup, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was 89 years old. Born on July 12, 1935 to Walter and Barbara Dennis, Mary was a lifelong resident of Maryland.

She devoted most of her working life to childcare, enriching the lives of the many children lucky enough to be guided and taught...

Aug 4, 2024

On August 4th Suzanne Maria Maloney, 85, passed away peacefully at Westminster Healthcare Center. Sue was born on February 2nd, 1939, in Silver Spring, MD to David and Lottie Mears.

Sue is predeceased by her parents, David and Lottie Mears and her siblings, David Mears, Paul Mears, John Mears and Faye Mears Somers.

Sue is...

Aug 4, 2024

Rhoda Olga Williamson was received into the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, on  August 4, 2024 at the age of 82. She was the wife of Roger Lindsey Williamson with whom she shared  60 years of marriage.  She was the mother of Dale Lindsey Williamson and Carlyn Ruth (Williamson) Caldwell, grandmother of Amberlyn, Kaedin, and Liliana Williamson, and...

Aug 2, 2024

A Life Well Lived in Service

Samuel Kwabena Owusu-Acheaw, 71, was born in Sefwi-Asafo, Gold Coast, West Africa (Ghana) to Mr. Thompson Owusu-Acheaw and Mary Pokuaa. Because his father was an agricultural research officer for the Ghana State Farming and Cocoa Marketing Board, Samuel’s childhood and education passed through many towns in Ghana including Koforidua, Bunso, Juaso,...